FranceWhat’s the climate like in Samoëns?
The current climate in Samoëns features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Samoëns in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2018.
On average, Samoëns gets 1197 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 242 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Samoëns?
The best time to visit Samoëns for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Samoëns. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Samoëns
The climate table of Samoëns shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 130 | 93 | 96 | 89 | 110 | 78 | 94 | 100 | 56 | 91 | 114 | 146 |
| Snow (cm) | 62 | 35 | 28 | 15 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 1,2 | 36 | 65 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 1197 mm per year, averaging 100 mm per month
- Snowfall: 242 cm per year
- Driest months: 56 mm in September, 78 mm in June and 89 mm in April
- Wettest months: 146 mm in December, 130 mm in January and 114 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Samoëns
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Samoëns, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Samoëns
This graph shows how much rainfall Samoëns, France, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Samoëns
This graph shows how much snow Samoëns, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Samoëns
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Samoëns, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Samoëns
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Samoëns, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Samoëns
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Samoëns, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Samoëns
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Samoëns, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Samoëns by month
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